There will be so much change! Good thing my mom/dad can make sure I have school accommodations like usual. True or False?
False. Your parents can support you, but you will have to make sure you have everything you need to succeed!
I can avoid most problems by planning ahead. True or False?
True! If you make sure you have the supports you need, there will be fewer problems to deal with.
In post-secondary school, professors will check in to make sure I'm doing okay. True or False?
False. If you need extra support, or are struggling in any way, you need to reach out and get help. No one will check up on you.
In high school, teachers sometimes adjust an assignment or work load to make sure you can get it all done. In post-secondary, the profs just expect you to get the work they assign done. True or False?
True. You might be able to arrange for longer deadlines ahead of time, but you will be expected to complete all of the course assignments.
You need to know your own strengths and weaknesses in order to know what accommodations you will need. True or False?
True. If you learn better by listening than reading, for example, you can ask for software that read text books to you and get permission to record lectures.
There are EAs assigned to students in post-secondary school. True or False?
False. There are people to support you, but you will need to book an appointment if you need them.
You will need to provide your professors with a list of you accommodations. The school does not send them for you. True or False?
True. That's on you!
In post-secondary school, part of your accommodations can be an IEP that will modify/lighten your course load to make it more manageable. True or False?
False. Accommodations are made based on your functional limitations. E.g., if you were missing a leg, they don't shorten a race, they give you a prosthetic.
Your Professor always will give you reminders about work that needs to be completed, just like teachers. True or False?
False. Profs give a syllabus at the start of your course - it is a schedule of readings and assignments for the term. It is your responsibility to follow it.
If I have questions about an assignment or course material, I can book an appointment with my professor to as questions. True or False?
True! If it is a large class there might be a TA (teachers assistant) to ask as well.
Professors are trained in the best ways to teach their subjects. True or False?
False. Profs are trained in their subject, often not in teaching itself. If you don't understand material, ask friends or book an apt to ask questions.
Profs often write on the board and give handouts to go with lectures. True or False?
False. Professors will often use powerpoint slides or just talk. You can request a copy of slides, and tape record if you need to.
If I do poorly on a test or assigment, I can book an appointment to go over what I can do better next time. True or False?
True! If you have questions, you should always ask them. Even though Profs and TAs won't chase you, they are usually happy to help.
I will be most successful if I plan ahead, practice time management, and ask for help when I need it.
True! True! True!
